Selected References: Anderson CA, Lieser C. 2015. Prenatal depression: Early intervention. Nurse Pract; 40(7):38-46. Bennett HA, et al. 2004. Depression during Pregnancy. Clin Drug Invest; 24 (3): 157-179. Bennett HA, et al. 2004. Prevalence of Depression during Pregnancy: Systematic Review. Obstet Gynecol; 103: 698-709 Berard A, et al. 2017. Antidepressant use during pregnancy and the risk of major congenital malformation in a cohort of depressed pregnant women: an updated …
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Every person wants to know what’s best for their baby, especially when it comes to knowing how to minimize exposure risks. Our relatable stories are packed with practical information from our rotating staff of MotherToBaby expert bloggers. Whatever topic you’re looking for, our blogs will provide you a great foundation to learn more.
Hydroxychloroquine
Selected References: Andersson NK, et al. 2021. Fetal safety of chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine use during pregnancy: a nationwide cohort study. Rheumatology (Oxford). 14;60(5):2317-2326. Bérard A, et al. 2021. Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine use during pregnancy and the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes using real-world evidence. Front Pharmacol. 12:722511. Berman A, et al. 2025. Hydroxychloroquine and pregnancy outcomes in patients with anti-phospholipid syndrome: a …
Breastfeeding Following a Natural Disaster
Selected References: AAP Section on Breastfeeding. 2012. Policy Statement: Breastfeeding and the Use of Human Milk. Pediatrics 129(3) e827-841. AAP Infant Feeding in Disasters and Emergencies Fact Sheet [Accessed 9/2022] https://downloads.aap.org/AAP/PDF/DisasterFactSheet6-2020.pdf Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Breastfeeding: Recommendation: Vaccinations. [Reviewed 5/2023]. …
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Selected References: Bourg M, et al. 2020. Fertility and sexuality of women with inflammatory arthritis. European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, 251:199-205. Giovannopoulou E, et al. 2017. Ankylosing Spondylitis and Pregnancy: A Literature Review. Curr Rheumatol Rev. 13(3):162-169. Girbash E, et al. 2023. Maternal Interleukin-17 and disease activity influence pregnancy outcomes in women with psoriatic arthritis. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. …
Insulin Aspart (NovoLog®)
Selected References: Deepaklal MC, et al. 2015. Insulin aspart in patients with gestational diabetes mellitus and pregestational diabetes mellitus. Indian J Endocrinol Metab; 19(5): 658–662. Hod M, et al. 2008. Fetal and perinatal outcomes in type 1 diabetes pregnancy: a randomized study comparing insulin aspart with human insulin in 322 subjects. Am J Obstet Gynecol’ 198(2)186.e1-7. Matheisen ER, et al. 2007. Maternal glycaemic control and hypoglycaemia in Type 1 diabetes …
